This post is part of the MyShingle Solos summer series which will run between June 17 and July 3, 2014.
This post is written by MyShingle Guest Blogger Nichole Goudreau
I recently had a conversation with a friend of mine who practices in a large city on the east coast. We talked about his solo
This post is part of the MyShingle Solos summer series which will run between June 17 and July 3, 2014.
This post is written by MyShingle Guest Blogger Christine A. Wilton
Have you read Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook, by Gary Vaynerchuck (@garyvee) yet? This book came recommended by Dave Ramsey’s team
This post is part of the MyShingle Solos summer series which will run between June 17 and July 3, 2014.
This post is written by MyShingle Guest Blogger Christine A. Wilton
Some of the most successful business leaders of our time all have a mastermind group. Benjamin Franklin, Ivan Misner, Brian Tracy, Walt Disney, and
This post is part of the MyShingle Solos summer series which will run between June 17 and July 3, 2014.
This post is written by
MyShingle Guest Blogger Dwayne Allen Thomas
True story: I’ve gotten a fair number of dates at professional networking meetings. I’ve told this story a few times, so I know what
Today, MyShingle is pleased to host this guest post by Roy Ginsburg. Other posts authored by Roy at MyShingle are available here.
A frequent complaint of solo practitioners is that since they are alone and in charge, it is difficult to get away for a vacation. But somehow, most seem to manage by
Perhaps the best — and worst — aspect of a solo or small firm law practice is that no matter how much you plan, you’re always in for surprises. In some months, you may go from no clients on the horizon on the first of the month to an overflow docket a month later. Or
The concept of work-life balance or a life without seams doesn’t get much love in the legal profession. Lawyers who strive to balance family and work are often derided as dabblers, losers or faux-lawyers. And while there are many days that I too question whether it’s possible to do everything well, all at once,
Today more than ever, student loan debt stands as one of the most significant barriers to starting a law firm. I haven’t forgotten the early years of my practice when I took on court-appointed criminal cases and a variety of lower-paid contract assignments not just to gain experience but also to cover my $700/month loan
Over my years of blogging, I’ve devoted extensive coverage to the home v. office debate. I’ve acknowledged that for some practices, regions or personalities a home office won’t do and I’ve also suggested that many solos and smalls likely rent office space, at least some of the time, if it were more affordable. At
This post follows up on last week’s interview with Immigration attorney Amy Long who shared her experience on starting a satellite office. The post generated such positive feedback that today we’re interviewing another solo, Andrew Ayers on his experience expanding his Brooklyn, New York office to New Jersey. To learn more about Andrew’s practice, which